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Careers for History Majors

Historians are Everywhere

Historians are Educators

  • Primary/Secondary/Post-Secondary
  • Historic Sites and Museums

Historians are Researchers

  • Museums and Historical Organizations
  • Cultural Resources Management
  • Historic Preservation
  • Public Policy Institutes

Historians are Communicators

  • Writers and Editors
  • Journalists
  • Artists
  • Producers of Multimedia Material

Historians are Information Managers

  • Archivists
  • Records Managers
  • Librarians
  • Information Managers

Historians are Advocates

  • Lawyers and Paralegals
  • Litigation Support
  • Legislative Staff
  • Foundations
  • Social Work

Historians are Public Servants

  • Diplomatic Corps
  • Non-Governmental Organizations
  • Human Rights Workers
  • Elected Officials
  • Health Professionals
  • Policy Makers